http://ingunowners.com/forums Discuss knives and edged weapons here en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:09:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://ingunowners.com/forums/images/styles/Greenstar/misc/rss.jpg http://ingunowners.com/forums http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/62482-new_knife_boker_jim_burke_mini_resurrection.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:05 GMT Nothing MINI about this knife!

Long story short, this is also a big +1 for Boker!

I had a Boker Gemeni that kept giving me problems with the liner lock not locking the blade open. A tap to the back side, or any side pressure, would close the blade........ on what ever was in the way. Once it was my pinky finger. Returned once, new knife had same problem after a period of time. This time I called Boker and asked to exchange for something different. They told me to put my top choices for exchange in a letter, and send it in. Less than 2 weeks later this arrived in my mail box:





This knife is a heavy SOB!! Right out of the box the first thing it reminded me of was Tyler's big Zero Tolerance knife, not as nice, not as expensive, but just as much heft! It weights almost 8 oz, has a blade length of 3.75", and a OAL of 8.75". 440C blade material. It has G10 sides, and a THICK 5/32" blade. At first I was worried it was to big, but like the ZT, it really does disappear in your pocket. From my knife experience, this thing is scary sharp. My scary sharp probably isnt the same as a lot of guys scary sharp, but I couldnt believe how sharp it was out of the box. It will shave my arm baby butt smooth..... well, close anyway ;) It shaves paper like a champ and just keeps going.

So far I like it, Boker gave it to me with no upgrade fee, which I offered to pay. Hopefully over time it will keep living up to how much I currently like it.

BIG blades FTW! :rockwoot: ]]> The Cutting Edge Clay http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/62482-new_knife_boker_jim_burke_mini_resurrection.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/62324-new_edc_zero_tolerance_0350_a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:41:14 GMT I've been carrying my new knife for about 10 days now. I ordered a ZT 0350 folder and it will replace my Kershaw Blurr as my EDC.
The ZT has a solid little 3.35" S30V blade that locks tight and opens fast.
It's been slicing anything I won't get in trouble for destroying.:D So far, no need for band-aids yet, either.

I just needed to rave a little about my newest constant-carry-companion.





]]> The Cutting Edge Dryden http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/62324-new_edc_zero_tolerance_0350_a.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/62127-concealed.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:16:23 GMT Would a folding knife be considered concealed if it was affixed to your pants pocket using the clip? I'm thinking blade length might be relevant and also if the blade is covered by a shirt of course. I have read articles about police citing people with knives that were partially serrated since they had a more "serious" look about them. It makes me think of public opinion being swayed about a certain gun because of its looks (AR-16) while ignoring other guns that fire the same round but look more like a hunting rifle. ]]> The Cutting Edge http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/62127-concealed.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/62097-how_i_build_a_knife.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:36:16 GMT there are many ways, many tools, and many "ideas". this is how i make a typical fixed blade knife.

jclarke had contacted me to make him a knife. he really, really likes his Waldon styled knife, so we went from there. the knife is similiar to a Kabar, i suppose. lord knows how i feel about Kabar! :) ... we worked on some modifications... to make the knife better, IMO.... and came to settle on the mock up you see in the first few pictures.


a stick of 154cm. i was going to use D2 but some mystery person sent this to me! much more like i wanted to use!


lay out.


drill out the profile. yes, i have two bandsaws. yes, i could saw the entire profile. but for me, this is how i like to do it.


friction cut.


off to the grinder.




grindin! shutter speed on the camera makes the belt look still...... but it was humming along at about 3400rpms....... way to fast for making knives!! hahaha!!




i did the handle first to give me something more comfortable to hang on to.


profile done.


time for the thumb serrations! dremel to the rescue!!!!! ah, ****. broke it on the first one! THIS is where knife making gets interesting! back to old school. chainsaw file.




looking close. i leave extra material all over the knife, because after heat treat, you grind some more off.


laying out the corby bolt holes.


i drill extra holes for a list of reasons. for weight saving, for balance, for epoxy hold, and a few others. i did it on THIS knife for the epoxy hold.


the result, before heat treating (which i out source to professional heat treaters because it is the MOST important part of making a knife). turned out great. thumb grooves are perfect, and size is good.







i will update this thread, as work progresses. it is now ready for heat treat. you can grind the bevels before heat treat. some do, some don't. i used to do it before HT, but now i don't. its all personal prefence. you can also layout your scales, and drill them to fit. that way while your knife is away being treated, you can work the scales. again, i don't do it that way, but some do.

time to find some spare change in the couch and send this dog in to HT! ]]> The Cutting Edge cubby http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/62097-how_i_build_a_knife.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61958-blade_material.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:14:14 GMT What do you guys think of all the fancy new blade materials the knife companies present to the buying public? It seems that there is a new flavor every month..like FT-130VG, or 456A-dd8...it is almost amusing (those were made up by the way). Is there really that much of a difference between these materials? What do you guys think of all the fancy new blade materials the knife companies present to the buying public? It seems that there is a new flavor every month..like FT-130VG, or 456A-dd8...it is almost amusing (those were made up by the way).

Is there really that much of a difference between these materials? ]]> The Cutting Edge http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61958-blade_material.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61912-john_greco_knives.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:19:33 GMT Anyone have one? I am looking at the MST mark II now. They sure look sweeeeet. Anyone have one? I am looking at the MST mark II now. They sure look sweeeeet. ]]> The Cutting Edge turnandshoot4 http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61912-john_greco_knives.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61882-sog_black_paratool_37_99_woot.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:52:16 GMT Woot is having a Wootoff and the current item is a SOG Black Paratool. Thought you guys might want to check this out, that and they don't introduce the next item until all of these have been purchased.

Woot : One Day, One Deal (SM) ]]> The Cutting Edge homeless http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61882-sog_black_paratool_37_99_woot.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61768-your_first_knife_memory.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:49:41 GMT for most it will be something which involves your parents, or grandparents, or another family member.... here is mine:

i was probly around 8-9 years old. at that age i was outside, playing superhero or swordfight or riding my bike or something everyday. we didn't have alot of room, but we owned a lot across the road with some large trees and such to play around.....

well, dad and mom thought that for my birthday i would enjoy the SAK that i had been BEGGING for for months. so it came to be, that i got my first SAK on my birthday. i loved it. bright red, sharp as could be, and a toothpick! too cool!

fifteen minutes later i was in the house getting the blood cleaned up...... they never took that knife from me either. now the slingshot... that was another story.

:patriot: ]]> The Cutting Edge cubby http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61768-your_first_knife_memory.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61446-from_the_sig_store_sig_sauer_serrated_drop_point_neck_knife_21_99_or_15_00_a.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:56:22 GMT 72-Hour Knife Sale!
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SAVE OVER 55%
When you buy three or more for people on your gift list! Buy 3 or more for just $15 each.
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* Sale prices shown reflect 35% or 55% based on qty's ordered, off MSRP sale.
Offer good while supplies last. Not to be combined with any offer. Available by phone order only.




What do you guys think about this knife? If two others are interested, we can get them for 15 bucks a piece. Possible group buy?

SIG Store
]]> The Cutting Edge theweakerbrother http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61446-from_the_sig_store_sig_sauer_serrated_drop_point_neck_knife_21_99_or_15_00_a.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61434-trying_to_avoid_an_addiction_for_knives_too.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:51:50 GMT Let me start by saying that I blame Tyler and many of the other knife junkies here (I mean that with the utmost respect) for my current fixation with knives. I've found that like firearms:

1) I can't seem to buy just one that fits most of my needs
2) That I am justifying (at least in my own head) why I need a few more
3) You know you're in trouble when you start to think about what you want to buy next and develop a list (and then you write the list down!)
4) That I don't know much about them, but I like reading about them, looking at pictures, and learning.
5) That the good ones are out of my price range at the current time, but even the cheap ones are fun to have.

Anyway, I've been reading here and learning a lot. I'm personally fixated on the knives with a Tanto blade. It reminds me of my martial arts days, I think; I cannot find another reasonable explanation.

Anyway, I bought my first Ka-Bar, my first kind of "brand name" knife. It was on the cheapest end possible, the K-2, but its a start for me.





I know it isn't the $300+ stuff that gets mentioned here, but I thought I'd share it with the group...

"Hello, my name is Shoots4Fun and I haven't bought a knife (or firearm) for 6 hours..." ]]> The Cutting Edge Shoots4Fun http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61434-trying_to_avoid_an_addiction_for_knives_too.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61329-boker_cop_tool.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:27:56 GMT Anyone have or have used one of these Boker Plus Cop Tool 6" Serrated Chisel Point 440C Stainless Steel Blade G10 Handle Black - MidwayUSA
I just ordered 5 of them for gifts and for my BOBs, at $30 each and being Boker, I thought they'd be worth checking out. Any thoughts?


ETA: The price I quoted is from ebay, but can't figure out how to post that link without giving access to my account. ]]> The Cutting Edge ThrottleJockey http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61329-boker_cop_tool.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61294-help.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:47:00 GMT Hey guys, I thought maybe someone here could help me out! My ex fiancee and her parents went to Fort Waynes gun/knife show in Oct this year. There was someone there selling knife sharpeners (I was told he custom makes these) He was showing people how it works and it did a GREAT job on my blade. I was told that after 10 or 15 years you spin something on it just a little and it (The sharpener) is like new again! (Basically, you can use it your whole life and it will always work. I was told it's VERY easy and you don't need to have the right angle, it's already set right)

I know that isn't much information -- but do any of you know who this is or how to buy one?

Any help would be GREAT!

Thanks! ]]> The Cutting Edge 74Ba-humbug http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61294-help.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61228-hobart_grinder.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:58:21 GMT Anybody know how to sharpen the blades on an old hobart grinder? They are the flat ones. Anybody know how to sharpen the blades on an old hobart grinder? They are the flat ones. ]]> The Cutting Edge twocoughs http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61228-hobart_grinder.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61144-i_ll_show_you_mine_if_you_show_me_yours.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:16:48 GMT Here are some of my carry/work knives. I really like the Kershaw Blackout, partially serrated...its my regular carry blade. I also have an Ontario
Bayonet, CRKT M-16 and a nice little Fixed Falcon neck knife....just to name a few.

What do you folks have? Any pictures?


Well I see I can't attach pics...don't have the privilege it seems...can anyone help with this?


Thanks.

:banana: ]]> The Cutting Edge http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/61144-i_ll_show_you_mine_if_you_show_me_yours.html http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/60743-ontario_knife_company.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:23:44 GMT I found then when I was looking at RAT knives. What is the deal there? I really like their rat 7. Anyone know anything? :rockwoot: I found then when I was looking at RAT knives. What is the deal there? I really like their rat 7. Anyone know anything? :rockwoot: ]]> The Cutting Edge turnandshoot4 http://ingunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/60743-ontario_knife_company.html